Science & Health

'Potentially hazardous' asteroid will make its closet pass by earth in over 4 decades, NASA confirms

"With a diameter of about 5 km, Phaethon is the third largest near-earth asteroid classified as 'potentially hazardous'," NASA said.

Nov 30, 2017

New hair loss treatment could cure balding

Researchers at the Yonsei University in Seoul have created a new biochemical agent that they claim not only prevents hair loss, but actually promotes the growth of new hair.

Nov 30, 2017

Supermoon 2017: When and where to watch; Time, Tips and Live Stream link

A supermoon occurs when the moon comes to the closest point to earth.

Nov 30, 2017

Can OCD lead to racist views? New study suggests a link between the two

Studies at the Yale University show that people with an obsessive need for disorder tend to be not fond of social diversities.

Nov 29, 2017

This smart condom watches your every move during sex so you can be better and safe

Be it a one-night stand or a romantic love-making session with your partner, i.Con Smart Condom by British Condoms wants you to watch your every move.

Nov 29, 2017

1 out of 10 medicines in India "substandard or falsified": WHO [VIDEO]

"Substandard and falsified medicines particularly affect the most vulnerable communities," said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General.

Nov 29, 2017

Three suns spotted in China: Rare optical phenomenon appeared over Inner Mongolia [VIDEO]

The rare celestial phenomenon is known as sundogs (mock suns) and it happens when the sun interacts with ice crystals.

Nov 29, 2017

Is Samosa healthier than Burger?

"Fresh food contains none of the chemicals present in ultra-processed food," finds the Centre for Science and Environment.

Nov 29, 2017

Drop extra kilos with every post: Study shows how social media can help you lose weight

The new study by the University of California, Irvine examined the role of virtual communities and public commitment to setting and reaching weight loss goals.

Nov 29, 2017

Using cotton buds to clean ears? You are actually damaging your ear canal, experts say

The Nice committee said: "The general advice given is not to insert anything into the ear canal as it is self-cleaning and the only cleaning needed is to gently wipe the conch of the external ear with a damp flannel over a finger."

Nov 29, 2017

Bali Volcano: Will eruption of Mount Agung bring down the temperature of the Earth affecting global warming pattern?

The Mount Agung volcano in Bali, Indonesia, is now said to be moving to the magmatic phase and explosive eruptions have been taking place, which have reportedly been heard even 12 kilometres away.

Nov 29, 2017

World's first demountable football stadium in Qatar will be built out of shipping containers

The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium in Qatar can be disassembled and rebuilt in another shape in another location.

Nov 28, 2017

Cosmonauts discover 'extraterrestrial life' on International Space Station

These living bacteria were found outside the ISS by the cosmonauts when they were collecting samples of the station's hull.

Nov 28, 2017

Alcohol or Marijuana: Which is 'healthier' for you?

According to scientific research, alcohol contributes to a pretty terrible 3.3 million deaths each year.

Nov 28, 2017

Air pollution causes 30% premature deaths in India: Report [VIDEO]

A state-level disease burden report released last week had found that every third child in Delhi has impaired lungs.

Nov 28, 2017